"Does it seem that no matter what you do it never seems good enough? Or do people seem to disappoint you? Do you try to feel safe, but you can't quite do it? Do you get bored easily, or procrastinate? Does it feel like there's always too much to do? Are you a caregiver who's feeling unappreciated? With loving respect I can help and support you in finding ways to get your needs met, figure out your goals, work toward achieving them, and live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life."

"Does it seem that no matter what you do it never seems good enough? Or do people seem to disappoint you? Do you try to feel safe, but you can't quite do it? Do you get bored easily, or procrastinate? Does it feel like there's always too much to do? Are you a caregiver who's feeling unappreciated? With loving respect I can help and support you in finding ways to get your needs met, figure out your goals, work toward achieving them, and live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life."

"Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues."

"Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues."

""You don't fail until you stop trying", by Albert Einstein. Welcome to my page! Starting, or returning to therapy may not be an easy decision for you. Therefore, I encourage you to take your time in selecting the right therapist for you, as that is very important part of your healing process. As I believe each person can feel better and grow with the right support."

""You don't fail until you stop trying", by Albert Einstein. Welcome to my page! Starting, or returning to therapy may not be an easy decision for you. Therefore, I encourage you to take your time in selecting the right therapist for you, as that is very important part of your healing process. As I believe each person can feel better and grow with the right support."

"If we're honest, we don't "have it all together" as it may seem on the outside. Faced with pressures and hardships, we hide our struggles and pain in silence. What if we courageously reach out to break the silence and experience life differently. I provide assistance for a variety of challenges: whether you're trying to make changes to address a pattern of addiction, undergoing changes or losses that have been deeply impactful, or navigating relationships in cross-cultural/cross generational households or families."

"If we're honest, we don't "have it all together" as it may seem on the outside. Faced with pressures and hardships, we hide our struggles and pain in silence. What if we courageously reach out to break the silence and experience life differently. I provide assistance for a variety of challenges: whether you're trying to make changes to address a pattern of addiction, undergoing changes or losses that have been deeply impactful, or navigating relationships in cross-cultural/cross generational households or families."

"Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need."

"Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need."

"Elsie Mak, Ph.D., is a trilingual licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. She completed her clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology training and worked at various hospitals, including the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Laguna Rehabilitation Hospital, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, San Francisco Kaiser Permanente, and Richmond Area Multi-Services (a community mental health agency with specialization in Asian Mental Health in San Francisco). Dr. Mak is a child psychologist at Kaiser Permanente, conducting evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other childhood psychopathology. She has a private practice in Saratoga, California."

"Elsie Mak, Ph.D., is a trilingual licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. She completed her clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology training and worked at various hospitals, including the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Laguna Rehabilitation Hospital, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, San Francisco Kaiser Permanente, and Richmond Area Multi-Services (a community mental health agency with specialization in Asian Mental Health in San Francisco). Dr. Mak is a child psychologist at Kaiser Permanente, conducting evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other childhood psychopathology. She has a private practice in Saratoga, California."

"I provide a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, whether it be for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship or parenting issues, or what has brought you to seek help. My practice involves tailoring the method to fit the client, in order to strengthen your resources and create the changes you are longing for. I believe that every person's journey through life is unique, but not without struggle, and am committed to helping you feel safe, engaged, and above all, to be a dedicated partner in navigating your healing process."

"I provide a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy, whether it be for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship or parenting issues, or what has brought you to seek help. My practice involves tailoring the method to fit the client, in order to strengthen your resources and create the changes you are longing for. I believe that every person's journey through life is unique, but not without struggle, and am committed to helping you feel safe, engaged, and above all, to be a dedicated partner in navigating your healing process."

"Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Dr. Shawn O'Dell and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in the mental health field for approximately 20 years and have been conducting psychotherapy for approximately 16 years. It is an important life decision when you choose to start therapy. Finding a therapist that fits you well is as equally important. I have had very positive feedback with others I have worked with in the past. My clients describe me as warm, non-judgmental, safe, insightful, down-to-Earth and easy to talk to."

"Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Dr. Shawn O'Dell and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in the mental health field for approximately 20 years and have been conducting psychotherapy for approximately 16 years. It is an important life decision when you choose to start therapy. Finding a therapist that fits you well is as equally important. I have had very positive feedback with others I have worked with in the past. My clients describe me as warm, non-judgmental, safe, insightful, down-to-Earth and easy to talk to."

"Are you looking for a time-limited, solution-focused approach to therapy? As a behavioral therapist and research scientist, my areas of expertise include delivering evidence-based treatments to adults, couples, adolescents, children, and groups. I am extensively trained as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) and I take a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach to my clinical work. I have many years of experience treating individuals with a range of anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety (GAD), obsessive-compulsive (OCD), social anxiety (SAD), panic, phobias), depression, and individuals with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD)."

"Are you looking for a time-limited, solution-focused approach to therapy? As a behavioral therapist and research scientist, my areas of expertise include delivering evidence-based treatments to adults, couples, adolescents, children, and groups. I am extensively trained as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) and I take a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach to my clinical work. I have many years of experience treating individuals with a range of anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety (GAD), obsessive-compulsive (OCD), social anxiety (SAD), panic, phobias), depression, and individuals with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD)."

"You may feel like your dreams were shattered, your relationship is broken, or feel overwhelmed by grief, depression or anxiety. I know we each have a unique set of circumstances and experiences that shape us, and my hope is to provide you with a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and experience growth, insight and change. I don't believe there is one right way of doing therapy, but I do believe the therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for healing and growth. For convenience, I offer day, evening and weekend appointments."

"You may feel like your dreams were shattered, your relationship is broken, or feel overwhelmed by grief, depression or anxiety. I know we each have a unique set of circumstances and experiences that shape us, and my hope is to provide you with a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and experience growth, insight and change. I don't believe there is one right way of doing therapy, but I do believe the therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for healing and growth. For convenience, I offer day, evening and weekend appointments."

"Clients are people who are having difficulty managing emotions. Their challenges -- eating disorders, addictions, alcoholism, sexual compulsivity disorders, relationship problems -- all represent attempts to manage emotions. I begin my work by teaching clients skills to recognize, tolerate, and regulate (up or down) a range of emotions. This work builds a strong therapeutic relationship and at the same time remediates problems with the attachment from childhood. Having laid a foundation, in the second phase of the work the client and I uncover and resolve the childhood experiences that set the client on the path to the presenting problem."

"Clients are people who are having difficulty managing emotions. Their challenges -- eating disorders, addictions, alcoholism, sexual compulsivity disorders, relationship problems -- all represent attempts to manage emotions. I begin my work by teaching clients skills to recognize, tolerate, and regulate (up or down) a range of emotions. This work builds a strong therapeutic relationship and at the same time remediates problems with the attachment from childhood. Having laid a foundation, in the second phase of the work the client and I uncover and resolve the childhood experiences that set the client on the path to the presenting problem."

"If you are considering therapy, I am glad you are here. I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. I believe that individuals possess the key to their own well being; however, sometimes life can present obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Most people come up against some sort of obstacle at least once in their lives. When this happens, it is helpful to have a professional ally to collaboratively look at these areas of concern. Teamwork is an important component in making therapy successful."

"If you are considering therapy, I am glad you are here. I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. I believe that individuals possess the key to their own well being; however, sometimes life can present obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Most people come up against some sort of obstacle at least once in their lives. When this happens, it is helpful to have a professional ally to collaboratively look at these areas of concern. Teamwork is an important component in making therapy successful."

"My experience is that successful therapy is a combination of technique and the relationship between you and me. The present-moment experience is a rich source of material. It's a life lab, trying different approaches to receive mirroring and feedback, and insights and skills developed can be used in your other relationships. When you receive close attention with love and caring from someone who believes in you fully, this heals. It's useful to help protective parts understand unintended consequences and persuade them to stop blocking awareness. I offer a combination of in-person and tele-health sessions."

"My experience is that successful therapy is a combination of technique and the relationship between you and me. The present-moment experience is a rich source of material. It's a life lab, trying different approaches to receive mirroring and feedback, and insights and skills developed can be used in your other relationships. When you receive close attention with love and caring from someone who believes in you fully, this heals. It's useful to help protective parts understand unintended consequences and persuade them to stop blocking awareness. I offer a combination of in-person and tele-health sessions."

"Deciding to seek help for yourself or a loved one takes courage and strength. I believe that each individual has the capacity to grow and change throughout the life span. My training and experience can assist you in developing skills to address current difficulties, process past experiences, and learn to live life fully in the present."

"Deciding to seek help for yourself or a loved one takes courage and strength. I believe that each individual has the capacity to grow and change throughout the life span. My training and experience can assist you in developing skills to address current difficulties, process past experiences, and learn to live life fully in the present."

"Are you a chronic "people pleaser," feeling stuck in your relationships, or just wishing that things in your life could be different? I help adults feel more in control of their thoughts, feelings, and moods so they can achieve their personal and professional goals. I'll help you with finding new ways of understanding and coping to get you feeling better and more able to handle life's ups and downs. No matter if your stresses are recent or longstanding, together we will work on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so you are free to live a more fulfilling life."

"Are you a chronic "people pleaser," feeling stuck in your relationships, or just wishing that things in your life could be different? I help adults feel more in control of their thoughts, feelings, and moods so they can achieve their personal and professional goals. I'll help you with finding new ways of understanding and coping to get you feeling better and more able to handle life's ups and downs. No matter if your stresses are recent or longstanding, together we will work on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so you are free to live a more fulfilling life."

"I have almost 20 years of experience counseling in many situations. Life can be wonderful but also full of personal challenges. Happiness is a feeling; contentment is a state of mind Let's help you discover your contentment and develop tools & insights to help you through the joys and struggle this life brings. You may be feeling stuck in old emotional/behavioral patterns. Or maybe you keep having the same unfulfilling relationships with family, friends and potential romantic partners. Perhaps I can help ! I use many therapy techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy & EMDR to individualize and maximize your counseling experience!"

"I have almost 20 years of experience counseling in many situations. Life can be wonderful but also full of personal challenges. Happiness is a feeling; contentment is a state of mind Let's help you discover your contentment and develop tools & insights to help you through the joys and struggle this life brings. You may be feeling stuck in old emotional/behavioral patterns. Or maybe you keep having the same unfulfilling relationships with family, friends and potential romantic partners. Perhaps I can help ! I use many therapy techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy & EMDR to individualize and maximize your counseling experience!"

"I work with couples, individuals, and teens seeking help with relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. If any of these make some days a struggle or keep you from enjoying life, I'd like to invite you to talk with someone with compassion who can appreciate your struggle. Counseling can bring real change to reach decisions, manage conflicts, handle stress, improve relationships, or work on deeper personal matters. You'll feel truly heard and valued as we explore as much or as little as you want at a pace and direction of your choosing."

"I work with couples, individuals, and teens seeking help with relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. If any of these make some days a struggle or keep you from enjoying life, I'd like to invite you to talk with someone with compassion who can appreciate your struggle. Counseling can bring real change to reach decisions, manage conflicts, handle stress, improve relationships, or work on deeper personal matters. You'll feel truly heard and valued as we explore as much or as little as you want at a pace and direction of your choosing."

"I am a Psychotherapist, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in mind/body work with individuals, teenagers, couples and families. I promote transformational change that encourages healthy balances in work, life, and growth. My over 15 years in fitness, wellness coaching, and psychotherapy brings a unique integrative approach to overcoming issues such as depression, poor motivation, low self esteem, negative body image, anxiety, and feeling out of control and disempowered in your own life. In addition I help my clients understand underlying issues that lead to depression, anxiety, poor lifestyle choices, and codependent relationships. My work is my passion."

"I am a Psychotherapist, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in mind/body work with individuals, teenagers, couples and families. I promote transformational change that encourages healthy balances in work, life, and growth. My over 15 years in fitness, wellness coaching, and psychotherapy brings a unique integrative approach to overcoming issues such as depression, poor motivation, low self esteem, negative body image, anxiety, and feeling out of control and disempowered in your own life. In addition I help my clients understand underlying issues that lead to depression, anxiety, poor lifestyle choices, and codependent relationships. My work is my passion."

"Addiction is tough: that compulsion to go back and do the same thing over and over, even though you know it destroys your life... You feel pain, failure, worthlessness, humiliation, contempt... You've tried to break the 'habit', get your control back, but just when you start feeling some success you stumble, and you're back in the same hole again. It's important to understand that addiction changes how your brain functions. It's not just a bad habit. And breaking addiction by yourself is not as simple as it sounds."

"Addiction is tough: that compulsion to go back and do the same thing over and over, even though you know it destroys your life... You feel pain, failure, worthlessness, humiliation, contempt... You've tried to break the 'habit', get your control back, but just when you start feeling some success you stumble, and you're back in the same hole again. It's important to understand that addiction changes how your brain functions. It's not just a bad habit. And breaking addiction by yourself is not as simple as it sounds."

"I help suffering people permanently resolve long-standing emotional wounds and the shame, guilt, depression, and anxiety that ensue. This only happens in one place; "here and now." Thus, we focus on what is happening in your immediate experience of life. This takes us directly to the emotional wound where we can heal it. As emotional pain exists outside of time, so does the cure. We will locate the unconscious, emotional truth quickly and begin dismantling emotionally learned self-perceptions. While it means active participation in intensive, brief therapy, this approach is useful for couples and families as well."

"I help suffering people permanently resolve long-standing emotional wounds and the shame, guilt, depression, and anxiety that ensue. This only happens in one place; "here and now." Thus, we focus on what is happening in your immediate experience of life. This takes us directly to the emotional wound where we can heal it. As emotional pain exists outside of time, so does the cure. We will locate the unconscious, emotional truth quickly and begin dismantling emotionally learned self-perceptions. While it means active participation in intensive, brief therapy, this approach is useful for couples and families as well."

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